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This website provides up-to-the-minute advice and resources for eating well throughout the United States and Canada. And its "green fork blog" will help you avoid nutritional pitfalls, update you on Congressional bills in progres...This website provides up-to-the-minute advice and resources for eating well throughout the United States and Canada. And its "green fork blog" will help you avoid nutritional pitfalls, update you on Congressional bills in progress and keep you abreast of food in the news.

A book on sustainable living that is actually printed using sustainable methods, I love both its content and easy-to-read format. The real world examples and hands-on solutions will appeal to a wide array of Earthlings, children ...A book on sustainable living that is actually printed using sustainable methods, I love both its content and easy-to-read format. The real world examples and hands-on solutions will appeal to a wide array of Earthlings, children and adults included.

Cute earth friendly toy-pillows made from bamboo and organic cotton fabric, the stuffing is hypoallergenic kapok fiber (even lighter than down), and the paint is water based and PVC and phthalate free.

Ingenious! Office furniture made of cardboard. This is a strong, light, and fully functional Paperweight desk made of sleek white eco friendly corrugated board. It’s easy to assemble doesn’t even require tools. A glossy white fin...Ingenious! Office furniture made of cardboard. This is a strong, light, and fully functional Paperweight desk made of sleek white eco friendly corrugated board. It’s easy to assemble doesn’t even require tools. A glossy white finish makes it water resistant.

John Matlock "Gunny" wrote:
"The design goals of a green house are:
1. Harmonize with the site.
2. Build as small as possible.
3. Use natural heating and cooling
4. Be beautiful as well as ecological.
5. Lo...John Matlock "Gunny" wrote:
"The design goals of a green house are:
1. Harmonize with the site.
2. Build as small as possible.
3. Use natural heating and cooling
4. Be beautiful as well as ecological.
5. Located close to there the dwellers have to go (work, school, shopping).
6. Refurbish older buildings where possible.
The thirty or so houses described in this book fit these criteria as best as possible. Some of these are in remote locations so fail in that criteria (unless you work at home and do not have children in school). But a surprising number of these dwellings are in cities: New York, Vienna, Stuttgart, Melbourne, San Antonio, Phoenix.
The houses are striking in appearance, inexpensive to build, totally functional. As with other books of home plans, these houses serve as idea books for architects and potential owners to use in their new designs. "

Many of us want to make a shift in our lives by slowing down and consuming less, embracing artisan foods, and championing human-scale organic growing methods as safe, compassionate, and pleasurable. Sufficient is a book to inspire...Many of us want to make a shift in our lives by slowing down and consuming less, embracing artisan foods, and championing human-scale organic growing methods as safe, compassionate, and pleasurable. Sufficient is a book to inspire, educate and encourage a process of change towards a simple, gentle, and sustainable way of living. This guide to starting that process, however and wherever the reader currently lives in the world, features passionate approach to understanding why changes need to be made and how they can be achieved in a fun and life-enhancing way. It is a new concept, the central aim of which is to encourage the practice of sustainability, taking it from its niche following and bringing it into the mainstream consciousness via a practical everyday manual.

Through your $50 donation you will be supporting alternative and sustainable livelihoods for the residents of the Amazon Basin, one of the most resource rich areas of our planet. And, for each such donation, you will receive thre...Through your $50 donation you will be supporting alternative and sustainable livelihoods for the residents of the Amazon Basin, one of the most resource rich areas of our planet. And, for each such donation, you will receive three acai seed bracelets. Good green gifting.

On my never ending quest to leave the smallest environmental footprint, I came across these wonderful notebooks from EcoPaper. Their products are made from 100% post-consumer recycled materials and agricultural waste. In this pa...On my never ending quest to leave the smallest environmental footprint, I came across these wonderful notebooks from EcoPaper. Their products are made from 100% post-consumer recycled materials and agricultural waste. In this particular case, it is made from banana leaves.
They also have mango paper, coffee paper, lemon paper and even cigar paper. They also have agendas (weekly calendar), notecards and a variety of other paper products.
Besides being way cool, they look cool, too!

Thomas Design and Construction creates the most amazing concrete designs, custom concrete items ranging from countertops to floors to furniture pieces. Focusing on green design and sustainable living, this company truly adds a bea...Thomas Design and Construction creates the most amazing concrete designs, custom concrete items ranging from countertops to floors to furniture pieces. Focusing on green design and sustainable living, this company truly adds a beautiful, fully customizable green alternative to the standard blah at the home store. to really get a feel for what this company can do for your home, visit the site and gallery.... youll be enlightened. : )

I love these environmnt friendly reusable grocery bags. Not only do they help you live more sustainably but they also easily roll up into a ball that you can store in your purse until you check out. Very cool!

Very practical reading. The Solar Living Source books is an informative reference on how to harvest renewable energy sources and use them in your home. The 600+ page book also discusses how to sell that energy back to utility comp...Very practical reading. The Solar Living Source books is an informative reference on how to harvest renewable energy sources and use them in your home. The 600+ page book also discusses how to sell that energy back to utility companies and explores alternative construction and "green-building".

We're all making changes in our lives to live a little greener everyday, and now here's a fun green project for family game night -- Sustainable Living in the 21st Century Power House.
With lots of pieces, there is room for eve...We're all making changes in our lives to live a little greener everyday, and now here's a fun green project for family game night -- Sustainable Living in the 21st Century Power House.
With lots of pieces, there is room for everyone to pitch in. Build together and learn about solar heat, light energy, wind power and other energy sources.

Fully self contained, uses no water, produces no foul odor. Self composting and can be placed anywhere. Especially useful in areas without septic systems or out in the field, this item can mean the difference between having your o...Fully self contained, uses no water, produces no foul odor. Self composting and can be placed anywhere. Especially useful in areas without septic systems or out in the field, this item can mean the difference between having your own throne and praying someone will come and rescue the makeshift efforts many have tried in the past!

Switch to renewable energy - it's one of the easiest and most meaningful things you can do to impact climate change. If you live in the UK, you can switch through Anti-Apathy's quirky new sustainable lifestyles campaign, The Nag,...Switch to renewable energy - it's one of the easiest and most meaningful things you can do to impact climate change. If you live in the UK, you can switch through Anti-Apathy's quirky new sustainable lifestyles campaign, The Nag, which makes it extremely easy to make the switch in under 10 minutes. Sign up to the Nag, it's fun, guilt-free, and helps you do one thing a month to live more sustainably. Outside of the UK, Google for a renewable energy provider near you.

terra plana's shoes are funky. the juniper style comes in three flavors, and while my favorite is black, the grey and natural are pretty hot because the heel is made of a contrasting leather that makes it stand out. hey, if you're...terra plana's shoes are funky. the juniper style comes in three flavors, and while my favorite is black, the grey and natural are pretty hot because the heel is made of a contrasting leather that makes it stand out. hey, if you're going to rock a deeath-defying heel, you want to show it off.
the beauty of terra plana shoes however, is beyond leather skin deep. terra plana has a philosophy of sustainability. their shoes are made from chrome-free, vegetable tanned leathers and recycled materials, and as much as they can, they source their materials locally.

Living Homes is a great companion to any modern architecture book - growing up in Colorado, I saw a lot of "green" houses, which meant they had mud roofs or bizarre solar panelling. Today, the options aren't as limited and this b...Living Homes is a great companion to any modern architecture book - growing up in Colorado, I saw a lot of "green" houses, which meant they had mud roofs or bizarre solar panelling. Today, the options aren't as limited and this book is a great exploration of integrating sustainable living into your home.

I used to commute 30-45 minutes each way by car to work for 6 years. I now get to walk to work every morning which feels great, doesn't use gasoline, saves me money - it's all around just a great thing to be able to do. I highly...I used to commute 30-45 minutes each way by car to work for 6 years. I now get to walk to work every morning which feels great, doesn't use gasoline, saves me money - it's all around just a great thing to be able to do. I highly recommend it if you can find a job withint walking distance do it! Its good for you, the planet and very very enjoyable.